Israel committed crimes against humanity in Gaza: UN-backed report
Israeli authorities are responsible for “war crimes and crimes against humanity committed” during the military attacks in Gaza since October 7, 2023, a UN-backed commission…
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Hunter Biden guilty of all charges in gun trial
US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden was convicted by a jury on Tuesday of lying about his illegal drug use to buy a gun,…
Hamas says it creates broad prospects for a ceasefire deal in Gaza
Hamas on Wednesday said its “positive” response to a US ceasefire plan for the eight-month-old war in the Gaza Strip opened a “wide pathway” to…
UNSC adopts US-drafted resolution on Gaza ceasefire
The United Nations Security Council on Monday adopted a US-drafted resolution supporting a ceasefire plan in Gaza, as Washington leads an intense diplomatic campaign to…
ICC prosecutor seeks evidence of war crimes in Sudan’s Darfur
The International Criminal Court’s (ICC) chief prosecutor has appealed to witnesses to send evidence to aid an urgent investigation opened by his office into allegations…
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korean soldiers briefly cross border
South Korea’s military said on Tuesday that it had fired warning shots at the weekend after some North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border. “Some…
UN Security Council endorses US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has adopted a resolution endorsing a US-backed ceasefire proposal that aims to end Israel’s eight-month assault on Gaza. The…
Indian PM Modi unveils coalition cabinet dominated by his party
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled on Monday his coalition government after a surprise election setback lost his Hindu-nationalist party an overall majority. The 71…
French President Macron calls snap legislative elections
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced he was dissolving parliament and called snap legislative elections after the far-right trounced his centrist alliance in EU…
Aircraft carrying Malawi vice president missing: presidency
An aircraft carrying Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and nine others has gone missing, Malawi’s presidency said on Monday. “All efforts by aviation authorities…